Foxconn unit proposes second iPhone plant in Karnataka, to invest ₹8,800 crore

Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, has proposed a second manufacturing unit in Karnataka, India, which would create 14,000 jobs.

Published on: Jul 17, 2023, 18:11:11 IST

By Yamini C S

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Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which is a major supplier for Apple Inc, has proposed a second manufacturing unit in Karnataka, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said on Monday. Its first plant, of around 300 acres, is coming up in the Devanahalli area near Bengaluru.

Foxconn's unit, called Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), will set up a second plant of around 100 acres in Tumakuru by investing around ₹8,800 crore. (REUTERS/Image for representation)

Foxconn's unit, called Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), will set up a second plant of around 100 acres in Tumakuru by investing around ₹8,800 crore, a government release stated, according to news agency ANI.

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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a meeting with the delegates of the subsidiary and its CEO, Brand Cheng on Monday, wherein industries minister MB Patil and IT minister Priyank Kharge were also present.

The second unit will create 14,000 jobs, the release added. “The delegates of the company will be taken to Tumakuru to examine the available land at Japan Industrial Township in Tumakuru today itself,” it further stated.

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The subsidiary manufactures screens, outer coverings and mechanical components needed for phones. In this light, CM Siddaramaiah assured that the state has an ecosystem to enable the growth of industries, and that his government would “take the initiative to make available human resources with the required skill sets”.

"The state is ready to provide full support, offering land required to set up the manufacturing unit, in the 100 acres of land available in the Japanese Industrial Park near (the district headquarters town of) Tumakuru", MB Patil wrote in a tweet.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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